This section of MunicipalBonds.com features educational articles geared toward teaching investors on the basics of municipal bonds and municipal bond investing.
Election Impact: Will Municipal Bonds Lose Their Tax-Exempt Status
2024-11-26U.S. election cycles are often fraught with volatility and big changes. Nearly every sector and...
Maximizing Returns With Long-Dated Municipal Bonds in a Normalizing Yield Curve
2024-10-28After what feels like forever, the yield curve has reverted to its normal direction, with...
4 Big Questions Answered About the Current Muni Market
2024-10-15Muni bond prices declined primarily due to rising interest rates. With the Federal Reserve trying...
Munis on the Rise: Better State Finances and High Yields Offer a Bond Market Win
2024-10-08Municipal bonds have long been seen as a safe haven in the bond market. After all, their credit...
Tax Uncertainty and Fixed Income: Why Municipal Bonds Could Be the Big Winner
2024-10-01Arguably, the biggest story in the fixed income sector over the last year or so has been the...
The Potential for Increased Municipal Debt Activity as Interest Rates Decline in CY 25-26
2024-09-12The prospect of declining interest rates presents a significant opportunity for municipal debt...
Investing in Aging: Senior Living Bonds as a High-Risk, High-Reward Strategy
2024-08-26When investors think about municipal bonds, safety and stability often come to mind. Afterall, a...
Double Your Advantage: Higher Returns and Lower Risks with High-Yield Munis
2024-07-15The current state of the bond market is confusing to say the least. But for fixed income...
Unlocking Equity-Like Returns with Municipal Bonds
2024-06-19Thanks to the Fed’s tightening and subsequent pause, there are a lot of good places for investors...
Unlocking the Potential of Express Lanes and Dynamic Pricing: A Comprehensive Look
2024-06-05In the face of urban sprawl and increasing vehicular congestion, city planners and local...
Riding the Waves: Five Trends Shaping Municipal Bond Markets in 2024
2024-05-23So far, 2024 has been an interesting year for fixed income investors. The mixture of economic...
A Compliment to Corporate Bonds: Maximizing Returns and Diversification with Municipal Bonds
2024-05-10With the Federal Reserve raising rates, building a fixed income portfolio may have just gotten a...
How Persistent Inflation Is Being Seen as the Top Financial Risk for the Economy
2024-05-07The anticipated reduction of interest rates by the Federal Reserve, initially projected at the...
Beyond the Safety Net: Understanding the Hidden Risks of General Obligation Municipal Bonds
2024-04-30Driven by their tax-free interest and current high yields, municipal bonds have continued to be...
Dismantling Misconceptions: The Stability of High Yield Municipal Bonds
2024-04-10When it comes to the high-yield bond space, high-yield corporate bonds have certainly earned...
Unpacking the Muni Bond Rollercoaster: Lessons from 2023 and 2024
2024-03-26After 2022’s bond rout, 2023 was a wonderful time for fixed income investors. High yields as well...
Municipal Bonds Unmasked: Separating Fact From Fiction With Goldman Sachs
2024-03-19While municipal bonds have grown in popularity, they are still ignored by the bulk of the...
Assessing the Financial Toll on U.S. Government Due to Recent Uptick in Migrants
2024-03-11In recent years, the United States has experienced a significant increase in the number of...
Municipal Bond Upgrades: Balancing Perceived Risks With Real Opportunities
2024-03-05When it comes to safety, municipal bonds have long been a go-to investment for income seekers....
Cash Alternatives: How Short-Term Munis Provide Safety, Liquidity, and Tax Benefits
2024-01-30Savers have been rejoicing over the last year or so. With the Fed raising benchmark rates, CDs,...
Municipal Debt Outlook for 2024
2024-01-16Against the backdrop of conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and a global economic...
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: The Case for Municipal Bonds
2024-01-10While the economy seems to be moving right along, there’s no doubt that it is slowing. The...
Investor Jitters or Legitimate Concerns? Decoding the State Revenue Decline and Its Impact on Municipal Bonds
2023-12-22Municipal bonds are typically seen as a boring fixed income sector. Volatility and defaults are...
Unlocking the Potential: 5 Reasons Munis Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio
2023-12-04Thanks to last year’s bond rout and the Fed’s continued path of monetary tightening, there...
Unveiling the Crucial Role of Financial Forecasting in Shaping Annual Rates for U.S. Public Utilities
2023-11-28U.S. public utilities, like water, wastewater and solid waste, are generally operated by...
California's Resilience: A Closer Look At Municipal Bonds in the Golden State
2023-11-21As one of the largest states in economic prowess and population, it stands to reason that...
New York Life's Guidelines: Navigating the Allocation of Municipal Bonds
2023-11-14Arguably, one of the most important pieces of investing is allocation. Getting the right assets...
Why Municipal Bonds are Outshining Treasuries
2023-11-06Thanks to their par values and steady coupon rates, bonds are often seen as the ‘safe’ asset...
Income-Driven Returns: The Resilience of Municipal Bonds
2023-10-04Historically, investors have purchased bonds for their steady coupon payments. This relationship...
Understanding the World of Municipal Debt Beyond the Conventional Purview of Local Government Issuers
2023-09-27Often talked only from the standpoint of cities and counties, municipal debt issuances cover an...
Hospital-Backed Municipal Bonds: A Hidden Opportunity in the Pandemic Fallout
2023-09-19It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was hard on the healthcare sector. From delays on...
Muni Bonds at a Premium: A Wise Investment Strategy
2023-09-12Municipal bonds have garnered a lot of attention in recent months. Thanks to their high yields...
Muni Bonds: The Tax-Efficient Titans Offering High Yields and Strong Credit
2023-08-29For income investors, these could truly be the halcyon days. Yield is easy to find with a variety...
Municipal Bond Resilience: Finding Silver Linings in Commercial Real Estate Challenges
2023-08-22For many investors, municipal bonds are as good as gold. This is because the vast bulk of bonds...
Shorter Term Munis Continue to Win over Longer Dated Munis
2023-08-17BlackRock, one of the largest muni bond managers, recently released their update on muni bond...
Positive Trends in the Municipal Debt Outlook
2023-08-15With the Fed’s continuous fight against inflation, the interest rate environment has been quite...
Municipal Bond Market: A Summer Rebound on the Horizon
2023-07-26For investors, the municipal bond market has been a tough nut to crack over the last year. Yields...
Unlocking the Potential of Taxable Municipal Bonds
2023-07-19Municipal bonds have long been a favorite spot for investors looking to score tax-free income....
Dire Need for Funding for Local Governments to Deal with Growing Homeless Problem in the United States
2023-07-12Bigger cities in the United States are grappling with the complex and multifaceted issue of...
Diversification and Quality Dominate: An Analysis of Top Performing Muni Strategies
2023-07-05According to investment manager Lord Abbett, the municipal bond market outlook appears positive...
Exploring the Complex Interplay of Municipal Debt Markets and Political Shifts
2023-06-22The municipal debt market is a critical component of local government financing, serving as a...
Long-Dated Municipal Bonds: A Winning Opportunity for High-Net-Worth Investors
2023-06-07Municipal bonds have long been prized by investors with higher incomes and higher tax brackets...
Maximizing Returns With Tobacco Bonds: Benefits, Risks and Investment Strategies
2023-05-31When most investors think of municipal bonds, general obligation or GO bonds tend to be the first...
Unlocking Yield Opportunities: The Benefits of AMT Municipal Bonds for Investors
2023-05-26Municipal bonds have long been praised by investors for their ability to generate tax-free...
Tax-Free Income on Sale: Buying Municipal Bonds at a Discount with Closed-End Funds
2023-05-16There’s nothing better than getting a high yield, except if that high yield comes tax free. And...
High-Yield Muni Bonds: Risk With Plenty of Tax-Free Rewards
2023-04-26Historically, the municipal bond market has been a steady-eddy performer for many investors....
Is a Higher Duration Strategy Good for Your Fixed Income Portfolio in the Current Environment?
2023-04-12Considering the current interest rate environment, many investors are either starting or...
When Quantitative Tightening Leads to a Bank Failure in California
2023-03-15Headquartered in Santa Clara, California and with total assets valued over $200 billion, until...
Should We Worry About Municipal Bond Defaults?
2023-03-13When it comes to safety in fixed income, municipal bonds have long proven their mettle as a...
Future of Public Utilities Amid High Cost of Capital & Federal Regulations
2023-02-15While the federal government plays a significant role in regulating public utilities, such as...
What is in Store for Municipal Bonds in 2023?
2023-01-25Municipal bonds are a staple of many investment portfolios, especially for investors in higher...
Municipal Debt Outlook for 2023
2023-01-11With 2022 in the rearview mirror, 2023 will likely see the continuation and effects of the...
Despite Inflation, Munis Still Have Value
2022-12-28It’s no secret that inflationary pressures and rising rates have caused the entire fixed income...
The Hidden Marketplace: A Municipal Bond "Broker's Broker" Exchange
2022-12-22While it is common to hear about daily fluctuations in the various market exchanges, such as...
How the Current Interest Rate Environment Is Shaping the Municipal Debt Markets
2022-12-14With the ongoing interest rate hikes, the cost of accessing the capital market to finance...
Fixed Income Portfolios in the Current Market Uncertainty
2022-11-23With continued Fed rate hikes, many fixed income investors are currently sitting on hefty...
Why Munis Could Become a Lot More Attractive in 2023
2022-11-09The Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation have taken a toll on the bond markets in...
Natural Calamities and Their Impacts on Municipal Government Debt
2022-10-13For everything from a natural disaster, recent example being Hurricane Ian in Florida, to a...
How to Invest in ESG-Focused Muni Bonds
2022-09-21State and local governments naturally spend large amounts on environmental and social causes. For...
Audited Financial Transparency for Public Sector Utilities and Credit Rating Decisions
2022-09-07When looking at either the historic performance or the forecasted outlook by many of the credit...
How FY2022 Investment Returns Are Adding to the Pension Obligation Burden for Local Governments
2022-08-10In FY2022, from July 2021 to June2022, tumultuous financial markets played a key role in many...
Should You Buy Muni Closed-End Funds?
2022-07-26Many investors are avoiding the bond market after another surprise inflation reading sparked...
Economic Outlook of U.S. Public Sector for Fiscal Year 2023
2022-07-07Given the nature of recent global events, like the Russia-Ukraine conflict or coronavirus...
Will High Inflation Erode the Potential Benefits of Government Infrastructure Spending?
2022-06-22As local and state governments, including transportation agencies, were already grappling with...
A Look Into Incredible Growth in Sustainable Municipal Debt Issuances
2022-06-01In the midst of current economic uncertainty, U.S. municipal governments are on track to issue...
Webinar: Fixed Income Investing in an Inflationary Period
2022-05-27Concerns about inflation have investors looking for safe and robust returns in the fixed income...
The Muni Market is Becoming More Concentrated
2022-05-19Retail investors are a staple of the municipal bond market, holding about three-quarters of the...
What Does the Dynamic Nature of Yield Curve Indicate?
2022-05-05In the last few weeks, many investors were alarmed by the “inverted yield curve,” as for some, it...
How to Adjust Your Muni Portfolio with Rising Rates?
2022-04-06Most consumers are acutely aware of rising inflation in their daily life, but the Federal...
Taming Inflation With More Aggressive Interest Rate Hikes and Quantitative Tightening
2022-03-30In the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Chair Jerome Powell indicated he views...
Global Economic Ramifications of the Eastern European Conflict
2022-03-02As local and state economies were starting to emerge from the COVID-19 grip, the economic outlook...
How the Local Government Credit Ratings Strengthened in 2021
2022-02-09In the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency and tumultuous economic outlooks, local...
Understanding the Outlook for U.S. Municipal Utilities
2022-01-24All through the pandemic, U.S. municipal utilities have shown incredible fiscal resilience,...
Webinar: Investing in Muni Bonds in the Time of Infrastructure and Inflation
2022-01-05The U.S. municipal bond market has been one of the best-performing fixed-income asset classes in...
What Does Fed’s Recent Indication on Rate Hikes Mean for Fixed Income Markets?
2021-12-22During the recently held Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 15, the Federal...
Municipal Bond Market Outlook: 2022
2021-12-08From serious inflation concerns to the Omicron variant, the fears of the world economy facing...
The Impact of Federal Monetary and Fiscal Policies on Municipal Bond Markets
2021-11-24As we approach the end of 2021, the big question for all financial markets is how the...
Despite Volatility, Munis Are Still a Good Deal
2021-11-03There are some market segments that are just boring. And one of them happens to be the municipal...
The Global Supply Chain Chaos and its Impacts on Local and State Economies
2021-10-21With the rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines, the global economy is emerging out of the...
Muni's: What to Expect During the 4th Quarter and Recap of 2021 YTD
2021-10-08With income tax rates rising and possible changes to corporate and capital gains taxes, tax-free...
Understanding the $3.5 Trillion Dollar Reconciliation Bill
2021-10-08Since taking office, President Joe Biden has repeatedly underscored the importance of certain key...
Assessing the Health of US Consumer Markets
2021-09-20Although we will soon be approaching the final quarter of 2021, many of the unknowns related to...
The World of Alternative Revenues: Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits
2021-09-01In a normal public finance transaction to raise capital, local governments often have to pledge...
Should You Rethink Your Muni Ladders?
2021-08-18Municipal bond ladders are a common strategy to mitigate interest rate risk. If interest rates...
Building an Inflation Strategy With Munis
2021-08-04Back in March, Warren Buffett warned that fixed-income investors “face a bleak...
The Future of ESG Strategy in Municipal Finances
2021-07-21We often hear phrases like environmentally friendly, social and equitably beneficial, and...
A Look at What’s Driving Muni Bonds in 2H 2021
2021-07-07Municipal bonds have always been an attractive fixed income asset class thanks to their...
2021 Mid-Year Outlook: Can Munis Maintain Their Momentum?
2021-07-06Municipal bonds have posted some of the strongest returns of any fixed-income asset class so far...
What Does President Biden’s Infrastructure Push Mean for Local and State Governments?
2021-06-23Earlier this year, President Biden introduced one of the largest-ever U.S infrastructure plans,...
The Exacerbation of the Opioid Crisis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Strain on Local Government Resources
2021-06-02The strength of a local economy and its economic activity is directly tied to the health of its...
How President Biden Might Affect the Muni Bond Market?
2021-05-20Municipal bonds have long been a safe-haven asset class for fixed income investors, but it’s also...
What Does the Housing Market Boom Mean For Local and State Governments?
2021-05-05With the historic low interest rates and more pre-qualified buyers with attractive offers, houses...
What Is In the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Act For Local and State Governments?
2021-04-21Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government has distributed over $6...
An Equitable Response To the Issue of Homelessness in the United States
2021-04-01Every night, thousands of Americans, from all age groups and ethnic backgrounds, sleep without...
What Does the COVID-19 Exodus Mean for Large Cities and Counties?
2021-03-17For decades, many large U.S. metropolitan cities have seen their rental markets reach new heights...
What Does the Recent Hike in Treasury Yields Indicate?
2021-03-03The recent unexpected hike in treasury yields has many investors worried about the future of...
Pension Obligation Bonds: A Prudent Investment or a Speculative Venture?
2021-02-17The issuance of Pension Obligation Debt has been a topic of contention amongst various local and...
How Climate Change Will Influence Municipal Bonds?
2021-02-03California’s largest utility filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019 after massive wildfires...
Is Economic Rebound Certain for Local and State Governments in 2021?
2021-01-21The U.S. local and state economies contribute over 10% to the national GDP, and their economic...
Municipal Debt Outlook for 2021
2021-01-08With 2020 in our rearview mirror, the year 2021 will likely be a year of change along with...
How Muni Bonds Fared in 2020 and What to Expect in 2021
2020-12-23Municipal bonds fared better than expected throughout 2020 despite the global pandemic and...
The Unpredictable Future of Publicly Funded Stadiums
2020-12-16Despite the positive news on the COVID-19 vaccine and the federal government’s efforts to mass...
Premium Bonds As a Cushion for Rising Rates
2020-11-26In the mid-1990s, the United States was emerging from a recession and facing unbalanced budgets,...
From Service Cuts to Budget Shortfalls: What Is in Store for American Transportation Agencies?
2020-11-25With a continued historic decline in ridership numbers and no additional federal help in sight,...
What Does President-elect Joe Biden’s Presidency Mean for Municipal Debt Markets?
2020-11-11In more ways than one, the 2020 American presidential election was a historic one: Joseph R....
Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Municipal Debt Market
2020-10-28The municipal bond market was in great shape prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. After the passage of...
The Fiscal Future of American Cities Beyond 2020
2020-10-14As we are nearing the end of calendar-year 2020, contrary to earlier expectations and political...
Potential Impacts of Political Shift in the United States
2020-10-05From the widespread Coronavirus pandemic to the worldwide economic halt, 2020 also happens to be...
The New Normal for Local Governments and Credit Rating Downgrades
2020-09-21Between unemployment and underemployment at the individual level to impaired income sources for...
Stadium Bonds: A Homerun or Strike Out During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
2020-09-02The smell of fresh peanuts in the air. Frank Sinatra’s ‘Take me out to the ball game’ playing on...
Local Governments’ Fiscal Resilience to be Tested Long After COVID-19
2020-08-20All local governments throughout the United States are facing some serious fiscal and other...
College Towns Across the U.S. Are Bearing the Brunt of COVID-19
2020-08-05In the wake of COVID-19, California’s largest higher public education institution, California...
Transportation Agencies Are Bracing For The Worst
2020-07-22Widespread public fear of traveling and especially using public transportation paired with the...
Lost Tax Revenues and Potential Budget Cuts: The New Normal for Local Government Finances
2020-07-08As the entire country is still struggling to emerge from COVID-19, local and state governments...
Future of Airport Debt in the Midst of Travel Restrictions Around the World
2020-06-10The constant fear of COVID-19 and the uncertainty about the longevity of its financial impacts...
Sales Tax Revenue Forecast and Federal CARES Act in the Current Economic Downturn
2020-05-06With a “shelter-in-place” directive, rising unemployment figures and Coronavirus fears, the...
Getting Familiar with Education Sector Municipal Debt
2020-04-22Believe it or not, schools are the second-largest public infrastructure investment in America...
Understanding the New Wave of Green Debt
2020-02-05Municipal debt markets can cater to everyone from a conservative investor looking for principal...
Understanding Municipal Debt Backed by Transportation Districts
2019-11-27Transportation debt is unique in the way that it’s often issued for projects that can take a long...
Learnings from the Private Sector for Local Government Operations
2019-11-13The concept of public private partnership is nothing new and you will often see a strong presence...
Understanding Private Activity Bonds
2019-10-02In the fixed-income world, a private activity bond (PAB) is tax-exempt security issued by or on...
What Is a Dedicated Tax-Backed Municipal Debt?
2019-09-04A string of municipal bankruptcies following the 2008 financial crisis forced many investors to...
Everything You Need to Know About the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
2019-08-07The municipal bond market is worth nearly four trillion dollars and directly supports municipal...
The Importance of Monitoring Municipal Bonds
2019-07-12The municipal bond market may not be as fast-moving as the equity or futures markets, but that...
Municipal Debt and the Looming Recession Talks
2019-06-26As the U.S. economy continues its longest period of growth and expansion, many leading economists...
How to Choose a Municipal Advisor
2019-06-12State and local governments rely on municipal securities to raise money to finance projects for...
Criminal Justice Reform in the United States
2019-05-29The American prison system is an $84 billion industry that has been viewed as a lucrative and...
Treasury vs. Muni Yield Curves: What Investors Need to Know
2019-05-15Most investors are familiar with interest rates, but it’s important to look beyond the headline...
Financial Implications of Natural Disasters on Local Governments and Investors
2019-05-01Whether it’s the draughts in California or hurricanes in the southeast parts of the United...
A Sanguine Paradigm for Local Governments to Curb Uncollected Sales Tax Revenues
2019-04-17Given the rapid change in technology and access to information, it’s safe to say that U.S....
Introduction to a Conduit Bond
2019-04-03The municipal bond market began as a general obligation market similar to the Treasury market....
What Makes Muni Bonds Attractive in 2019?
2019-03-06The municipal bond market has experienced its fair share of headwinds over the past few years,...
Know the Situations When Munis Don’t Offer Tax-Free Benefits
2019-02-20Many fixed-income investors gravitate towards municipal debt as an investment option because of...
Chapter 9 Bankruptcy: An Overview
2019-01-23As investors familiarize themselves with their respective issuer’s credit profile, they are...
Guide to Understanding an Official Statement for Municipal Debt
2019-01-09Prior to structuring or issuing any form of debt, the municipal issuer (local government)...
What Are Continuing Disclosures?
2018-12-26The municipal bond market is one of the largest markets in the world, with about $3.9 trillion...
Understanding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) to Make Your Investment Decisions
2018-12-12As an investor in local government debt instruments, you might often hear the term ‘CAFR’ and its...
Yield Curve Inversion Risk
2018-11-28Investors often hear the term “yield curve” and how certain forces in financial markets and...
Municipal Bonds vs. Corporate Bonds: The Better Investment Vehicle
2018-09-05Everything from corporate debt to municipal debt instruments, the sheer size of U.S. capital...
Evaluating Municipal Debt Instruments Using Muni Bond Indices
2018-08-08Like other capital markets, municipal debt markets are made up of a wide array of debt...
The Markup Rule for Municipal Bonds
2018-06-21In bond transactions, investors are often curious to know the price that they pay for their...
Three Sneaky Ways Brokers or Dealers Can Take Advantage of Bond Transactions
2018-05-24Whether you are managing your own investment portfolio or a private or public institution looking...
How Does Inflation Impact Municipal Bonds?
2018-04-26Due to the ability of fixed-income instruments to produce fixed and recurring income, bond...
Profit by Exploiting These Factors
2018-02-15The relationship between different securities has always been central to financial analysis....
Impact on Muni Bonds of New Accounting Guidelines for Local Governments
2018-02-08New changes in accounting standards for state and local governments regarding retiree healthcare...
How Broad Perception Drives the Muni Market
2018-01-11The municipal bond market may seem rather straightforward with very low default rates and...
Introduction to Muni Bond Closed-Ended Funds
2017-12-28Municipal debt with investment grade ratings are generally regarded as a safer form of investment...
The Yield Curve and its Impact on Muni Bond Valuations
2017-10-12The municipal debt markets are comprised of a wide array of issuers and their respective debt...
Interpreting Credit Ratings for Municipal Debt
2017-09-21Almost every municipal debt investor puts the majority of their faith into the credit rating...
Introduction to Credit Cycle
2017-08-10Sir John Templeton once said, “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grow on skepticism, mature on...
Potential Benefits of All-To-All Trading in Muni Markets
2017-06-22The slow and steady electronification of municipal debt trading processes has certainly had a...
The Rise of E-Trading Platforms in the Fixed-Income Market
2017-06-15Electronic trading in the fixed-income market has experienced a surge as new platforms have come...
The Impact of Trump’s Policies on Sanctuary Cities
2017-06-08The Executive Orders (EOs) signed by President Trump have garnered plenty of national and...
Underwriter Spreads and How They Work for Munis
2017-05-11The process of registering, issuing and selling municipal bonds is a complicated endeavor that...
Introduction to Municipal Bonds Electronic Trading Platforms
2017-05-04Municipal bonds are used to finance everything from parking lots to airports, but buying a bond...
Top 10 Free Resources for Muni Market Updates
2017-04-20Municipal bonds are an important fixed income asset class for investors seeking above-market...
Better Disclosures to Deter Muni Market Frauds
2017-03-16The U.S. municipal bond market reached a new milestone by issuing more than $445 billion in...
Implications of European and Japanese Investments for the U.S. Muni Bond Market
2017-01-05The municipal bond market is commonly used by high-net worth individuals in the U.S. for their...
Should Municipal Notes Currently Fit in Your Investment Portfolio?
2016-12-22In recent months municipal market volatility caused primarily by interest rate expectations has...
Due Diligence for Muni Bonds
2016-11-24Due to the opaque nature of the municipal bond market, the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
What Are Appropriation-Backed Muni Bonds?
2016-10-20Investors may think that all bonds are debts that a borrower is legally obligated to repay, but...
Why Low Yielding Muni Bonds May Actually Be Attractive
2016-07-21Treasury yields (30 year) fell to just 2.22% on July 12 (and even lower a day before), reaching...
How to Avoid Overpaying for Individual Muni Bonds
2016-06-23The municipal bond market is a popular safe haven during low interest rate periods, as their...
How to Avoid the AMT with Muni Bond Funds
2015-11-09Municipal bonds have long been a favorite investment class for tax-sensitive investors since the...
3 Important Bond Insurance Considerations
2015-10-28Municipal bonds have a number of complex features that may make them difficult for individual...
What Are Pre-Refunded Municipal Bonds?
2015-06-24Municipal Bonds are generally seen as safe investments since they are often backed by a series of...
How do Municipal Bonds Work?
2015-06-24Investing strategies can fall under a number of different philosophies; depending on the goals...
Accrued Interest: Definition, Formula, and Example
2015-06-24Bonds are the cornerstone of traditional debt financing for both the public and private sector...
The Municipal/Treasury Ratio: How Investors Should Use It
2015-06-24Muni investing is popular because it has the potential to offer higher yields than similar...
What Are Build America Bonds?
2015-06-24In 2009, the United States was suffering a major recession that had bond market investors running...
Municipal Bond Investing Glossary
2015-06-24Municipal bonds are a great way for investors to preserve capital and generate tax-free income....
General Obligation vs. Revenue Bonds: A MunicipalBonds.com Guide
2015-06-24There are over 80,000 issuers of municipal bonds in the United States. With so many different...
Municipal Bond Insurance: A Guide
2015-06-24Investors buy bonds to ensure a steady stream of interest payment income over the period of...